Every year my cousins Mahesh and Nando and their families are invited for Rakshabandan dinner at our home.  We started the tradition of celebrating Rakshabandan over a decade ago.  It usually falls in the late summer so we try to have dinner outside giving us an opportunity to enjoy the cool evening with drinks and dinner. Last year I decided to make a French inspired picnic dinner as it was going to be a warm evening.  Here is the menu that I created for this special dinner.

A French inspired vegetarian picnic dinner
2015 Rakshabandan Menu:

Starters:
Heirloom Tomatoes with Salt and Pepper
Carrot Ginger Soup
Cheese Platter

Main Course:
Avocado Salad
Arugula Salad with Apples and Bleu Cheese Dressing
Vegetable Quiche
Mushroom Quiche

Dessert:
Fresh Fruit & Dried Fruit
Port
Coffee

Celebrating Rakshabandan with Nando and Mahesh and Family 

Appetizers in the Courtyard

Picnic Dinner on the Hill